Willem Claesz. Heda (Haarlem 1594-1680)
Willem Claesz. Heda (Haarlem 1594-1680)

Oysters, books, money pouches, a knife hilt, a pewter mounted cup, a casket with symbols of earthly wealth and an hourglass, on a partly draped shelf

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Willem Claesz. Heda (Haarlem 1594-1680)
Oysters, books, money pouches, a knife hilt, a pewter mounted cup, a casket with symbols of earthly wealth and an hourglass, on a partly draped shelf
signed and dated '·HEDA·1652' (lower left)
oil on panel
16¾ x 27.3/8 in. (42.5 x 69.5 cm.)

Lot Essay

We are grateful to Mr. Fred Meijer for confirming the attribution. Although it is an unusual image for the artist and is disguised by strengthening in places, Mr. Meijer believes that the date of 1652 would be consistent with artist's work of that period.

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